Join Us and Open Space Healing at the Biggest Baby Expo this August
Australia’s Largest Baby Expo this August 9-10! We’re excited to announce that we will be joining Open Space Healing this year at the Baby Expo, happening over 2 days at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Alongside the team of skilled health professionals at Open Space Healing, our booth will be providing information and advice […]
The Benefits of Relaxation Before Your Adjustment
Chiropractic adjustments are more than a simple realignment of the spine and vertebrae, they help to maximise your entire body’s healing process. Before your adjustment, I recommend you devote several minutes to rest at the beginning of your visit to get the maximum benefit. Five minutes lying on the chiropractic table before your appointment will […]
Understanding Spinal Health Week With ACA
The Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) has recently released new data revealing Tension Neck Syndrome, also known as ‘Tech Neck’, as a significant public health concern due to our increasingly digital world. From long hours sitting at the computer to constantly looking at mobile devices, our daily digital use has taken a toll on our spines. […]
Benefits of a healthy spine
We know our spine is the main structure that allows the body to move, stand and balance. However many are unaware of the importance of the spine protecting the nervous system. The nervous system is the electricity of our body that not only controls our movements (activating muscles and joints) but also our vital organs. […]
Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep
Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, a good night’s sleep is often elusive, lost between early mornings, late nights and trouble getting to sleep in the first place. But sleep is more than just an elusive luxury. Sleep is important to our health and well-being. Nearly half of all Australian adults have reported […]
How Chiropractic Adjustments Help With Back Pain
4 out of 5 people experience low back pain at some point throughout their lives. It is a common and often debilitating concern. Due to the complex structure of the spine, its spinal discs, and surrounding muscles, ligaments and joints, back pain often stems from imbalances between these integral parts. This pain may be non-specific […]
Benefits Of The Neuro-Emotional Technique
The Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) is one of several complementary chiropractic techniques practised at the Karrinyup Wellness Centre. It is a holistic technique recognising that emotional and physical health are closely linked, and its use can assist in providing positive patient outcomes. What Is The Neuro-Emotional Technique? Practitioners using the Neuro-Emotional Technique target the physical aspects […]
Plantar Fasciitis and Chiropractic
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot complaints. It usually presents as pain under the heel or arch of the foot. Your plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue, running from the heel of the foot and extending to the sole of the toes. The plantar fascia supports the arch […]
Dr Tash Logan’s Core Workshop on May 24th, 2023
On the 24th of May at 7pm, Dr Tash will be running a core workshop! Dr Tash will be discussing all things core and running though exercises to strengthen your abdominal muscles. We commonly assume a strong core is having a 6 pack, which is no doubt aesthetically pleasing. However, we have core muscles that […]
How Can Poor Posture Affect You?
Poor posture (also referred to as ‘bad posture’) is something that many of us don’t give much thought to, but it can have a significant impact on our overall health and well-being. Good posture, on the other hand, is the neutral spine alignment of the body in which the spine is in its natural […]
Choosing the Right Pillow for You!
How long has it been since you last changed your pillow? Some of you may be on the search for a new pillow and if you are or recently have been, you have probably noticed there are a lot of options to choose from. Others probably can’t remember the last time they changed their pillows. […]
Can a chiropractor fix a slipped disc?
A bulging disc (slipped disc) is a common spinal injury we see in practice. Many patients come to see us and say they have a slipped disc. However, the term ‘slipped disc’ is a misnomer because it suggests that the disc has moved out of position. Discs are surrounded by strong ligaments, tendons, muscles and […]
How do chiropractors treat neck pain and headaches?
The cervical spine, or our neck, begins at the base of the skull and consists of seven small vertebrae. Incredibly, the neck supports the full weight of your head, which is about 5.5kg on average. As the neck helps move your head in nearly every direction, this flexibility and range of motion make the neck […]
Is it bad to crack your own neck or back?
A common thing I hear in the clinic is new patients telling me they “crack” their own back or neck and asking me if this is a good or bad thing and something they are able to keep doing. Firstly what is this “crack” noise? The pop or crack comes from small pockets of air […]
Tight neck? Stiffness or pain? Try the exercises below!
Upper traps stretch; Drop ear to shoulder and apply gentle pressure until you feel the stretch. Hold for 15 seconds on each side and repeat 3 times. Levator Scap stretch; Drop nose to armpit and apply gentle pressure until you feel the stretch. Hold for 15 seconds on each side and repeat 3 times Scalenes […]
